Civil Engineering Specialist

Telesat; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesat in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking a Civil Engineering Specialist to design, review, and certify civil works for Earth Stations, Teleports and landing facilities across Canada and beyond. The role sits in Infrastructure Engineering, a small team delivering reliable, scalable satellite infrastructure.

You will lead foundation and site works, ensure code compliance (NBCC, CSA), support permitting and pre-sales engineering, and collaborate with RF, electrical, and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited Canadian university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada or eligible for registration.
• 5–10 years of progressive civil engineering experience with a focus on ground infrastructure for large satellite antenna systems.
• Design and analysis of antenna foundations, pedestals, and support structures.
• Experience with civil site works for Earth Stations, Teleports, or similar facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Civil Engineering SME for Earth Station and Landing Station infrastructure within Canada.
• Design, analyze, and review civil works supporting foundations, pedestals, and site works.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports compliant with NBCC, CSA, and local authorities.
• Provide pre-sales civil engineering support by developing conceptual civil infrastructure solutions.
• Review geotechnical investigations and develop foundation solutions based on site soil conditions.
• Support permitting and technical submissions to municipalities and authorities; provide construction engineering support.

Skills

Civil engineering

P.Eng.

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Geotechnical knowledge

Industrial site design

Pre-sales support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber‑like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state‑of‑the‑art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat‑1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

The Civil Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing specialized civil engineering design, technical reviews, and professional engineering judgement for Telesat’s Canadian portfolio of Earth Stations (Teleports), Landing Stations, and customer antenna installations across Canada, including the arctic, as well as internationally. This role sits within Telesat’s Infrastructure Engineering team, a small, highly technical group of Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, and CAD Technicians responsible for all aspects of the company’s physical infrastructure.

• Serve as the Civil Engineering subject matter expert for Earth Station (Teleports) and Landing Station infrastructure within Canada.
• Design, analyze, and review civil works supporting:
• Large satellite antenna foundations and pedestals
• Equipment pads, trenches, access roads, and site improvements
• Site grading, drainage, and stormwater management systems
• Provide technical oversight for maintenance, retrofit, and new build infrastructure projects
• Review geotechnical investigations and develop foundation solutions based on site‑specific soil conditions
• Prepare and check engineering drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and reports
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., NBCC, CSA, local authorities)
• Support permitting and technical submissions to municipalities and other authorities having jurisdiction
• Provide construction engineering support, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field reviews
• Provide pre‑sales civil engineering support by developing conceptual civil and site infrastructure solutions aligned with customer specifications and commercial requirements
• Review customer technical requirements and contribute to proposals, technical responses, and cost estimates related to civil infrastructure
• Provide engineering support for operational issues, facility upgrades, and infrastructure reliability improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related technical discipline) from an accredited Canadian university
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada or eligible for registration with a provincial engineering association
• 5–10 years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong focus on ground infrastructure supporting large satellite antenna systems, including:
• Design and analysis of antenna foundations, pedestals, and support structures
• Civil site works for Earth Stations, Teleports, or similar facilities, including equipment pads, underground services, access roads, fencing, and drainage
• Integration of civil designs with antenna, RF, electrical, and mechanical system requirements
• Support of infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle, including maintenance, retrofits, and new antenna installations
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Concrete and steel foundation systems
• Geotechnical engineering principles and interpretation of soil investigation reports
• Site servicing, stormwater management, and erosion control
• Experience with civil engineering solutions for the Canadian Arctic environment
• Experience performing technical reviews, design verification, and acceptance of consultant‑prepared civil deliverables
• Proven ability to support pre‑sales and customer‑driven engineering activities, including:
• Interpreting customer technical requirements
• Developing conceptual civil infrastructure solutions
• Providing constructability, feasibility, and cost‑driven design input
• Experience collaborating directly with Operations teams to support facility reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle upgrades
• Experience working with construction contractors, including evaluating bids and costings, as well as overseeing construction.
• Proficiency with civil engineering and drafting software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to engineering, operations, and commercial stakeholders
• Ability to work independently within a small, highly technical team and manage multiple concurrent priorities

• Office work at Telesat headquarters in Ottawa, ON
• Management of simultaneous activities and changing priorities across the team
• Willingness and ability to travel to Telesat and Customer sites within Canada and globally as required

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).

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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.